Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 rushintuit sage Reged: 04/01/06 Posts: 248 Loc: Farpoint Observatory In Case You Haven't Thought About It...       #1089401 - 08/11/06 02:49 PM Attachment (48 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Inflatable pool loungers can do double duty as binocular observing chairs. -------------------- /// Stellarvue SV102ED /// Nikon 12x50SE /// Fujinon 16x70 /// SkyTools 2 /// The Desktop Universe All Sky CCD Mosaic In Monochrome Mode /// Post Extras:       Markus Postmaster Reged: 12/26/04 Posts: 5237 Loc: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Re: In Case You Haven't Thought About It... [Re: rushintuit]       #1089618 - 08/11/06 04:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hmmmmm this would be perfect in the yard....just inflate and BINGO !!!...I never thought of this before...looks like a great alternative to a harder, less comfortable one!!! -------------------- 12x50 Pentax PCF WP II Home built parallelogram mount Post Extras:       brentwood professor emeritus Reged: 11/04/05 Posts: 545 Loc: BC Canada Re: In Case You Haven't Thought About It... [Re: Markus]       #1089686 - 08/11/06 05:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What I use when we're camping is one of those small inflatable boats. Looking at the zenith, I have my head down at the rear where the 'sides' are lower, down in Scorpio & Sagitarius, I turn the other way with my head at the front where it's much higher. Not a pretty sight , but it works. Its also very good to drink rum & cokes in! -------------------- Big telescope.Small telescopes. Ridiculous binocular collection I've cut it twice and it's still too short. Post Extras:       StarWars Postmaster Reged: 11/26/03 Posts: 10728 Loc: Cyber Space Re: In Case You Haven't Thought About It... [Re: brentwood]       #1089879 - 08/11/06 07:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   looks very comfy..... -------------------- Sony Digital Media player.. MX 460 earbuds 15x70 ETX125AT Post Extras:       Art Fritzson sage Reged: 01/29/05 Posts: 314 Loc: Northern Virginia, USA Re: In Case You Haven't Thought About It... [Re: StarWars]       #1090121 - 08/11/06 10:50 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   How about using it for what it's intended for - floating - and just bring those WATERPROOF binoculars along! This could be a great photo contest! And a great test of manufacturer's claims - and their warranties! Any takers? -------------------- 2006 "Bagging on a Budget" Award for Excellence in Binocular Astronomy Garrett 25x100 IF, Oberwerk 15x70, Celestron Noble 10x50, Meade 10x50 and 8x42 Travelviews William Optics Zenithstar II 80mm APO Teleport 10" - an incredible all-in-one Planetary/DSO/"Grab and Go" Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 16 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  EdZ  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 331 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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